Last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apparently told Time’s Alex Heath, “I think it’s a good time to slow down.” That story, published Tuesday, was about OpenAI slowing down model development in light of recent safety headaches, such as its agents apparently taking a turn for the rebellious during safety evaluations.
But OpenAI’s journey to profitability may also be slowing down, according to an anonymously sourced Wall Street Journal story published Tuesday. The Journal’s elusive “people familiar with the matter” said OpenAI told investors revenue had grown by just 18% when comparing the first and second quarters of this year. Revenue was $6.7…
Read the full article at GIZMODO.COM

